Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 176 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Topic, order, link): Find the topic or the story first. Check the order: what has to happen first? Keep every sentence on the topic and link them with the right words.

1. 1.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) so (c) Next (d) because
2. 2.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Our school library is my favourite place. (b) The peacock is the national bird of India. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school library is my favourite place.
   2. The librarian helps us find good books.
   3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
   4. We may borrow two books every week.
   5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
4. 4.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) the old banyan tree (b) elephants (c) flying kites (d) my grandfather
5. 5.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) my new bicycle (b) grandma's garden (c) the village fair (d) a busy railway station
6. 6.The first steps are: “Wet your hands with clean water. Rub soap on your hands.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Rinse and dry your hands. (b) Scrub between your fingers.
7. 7.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) However (c) Finally (d) so
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
9. 9.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (d) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
10. 10.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My Grandfather (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Visit to the Zoo
12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) therefore (c) because (d) Although
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The Peacock (b) The Monsoon (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our School Library
14. 14.A story begins: “Rohan's team had a big football match.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) The family is sharing sweets. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
16. 16.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. He brought the scared kitten down safely. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Spelling Contest
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    She watered the pot every morning.
    ___
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
18. 18.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) Elephants are the biggest land animals. (b) Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. (c) We have a pet cat named Mishti. (d) We spent a happy day at the beach.
19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    ___
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
20. 20.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Kitten in the Tree
21. 21.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (d) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    ___ (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    4. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    5. I ride it to the park every evening.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    ___
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
26. 26.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) The Bean Seed (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
27. 27.Imagine this picture:
    A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
28. 28.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (d) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
29. 29.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (b) The monsoon is my favourite season. (c) In January, the sky fills with kites. (d) My grandfather is seventy years old.
30. 30.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Write the letter. (d) Seal the envelope.
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    ___
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
32. 32.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. In the final round, she spelt every word right. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Spelling Contest
33. 33.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool. Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The New Girl (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) A Card for Grandpa
34. 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (d) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
36. 36.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) my new bicycle (b) our trip to the zoo (c) the peacock (d) our school sports day
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Peacock (c) My Best Friend (d) The Railway Station
38. 38.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) so (c) But (d) Next
39. 39.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) the rainy season (b) the old banyan tree (c) our pet cat (d) saving water
40. 40.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Pour in milk and sugar. (d) Add tea leaves and let it boil.

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